Why Do I Need Pest Control?

This question — why do I need pest control? — is a common one. Some people may see household pests as just a nuisance, or as annoying but something they can live with. This is risky thinking. The truth is that you need pest control because without it, your home and family are at risk.

Health Risks from Pests in Your Home

Pests can carry bacteria and expose your family to harmful diseases. For example, the United State Environmental Protection Agency lists the following public health issues caused by pests:

• Zika virus
• Lyme disease
• Rabies
• Asthma
• Allergy symptoms
• Microbial diseases
• Microbial infections

In addition to these, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also lists these health risks presented by pests:

• Plague
• Murine typhus
• Leptospirosis
• Rickettsialpox
• Rat-bite fever
• Tapeworms
• Dysentery
• Diarrhea
• Typhoid fever
• Cholera

Risks to Your Property from Pests in Your Home

In addition to the health risks to you and your family, uncontrolled pests also can cause costly damage to your property. Left alone, rodents can chew through walls, floors, pipes, and wires causing thousands of dollars of damage. Carpenter ants, beetles, and termites eat wood and can cause extensive damage to your home. Cockroaches, silverfish, and some beetles chew through paper and fabrics causing damage.

Pest Control is Necessary

Pests do not simply go away on their own. You must take the proper steps to get rid of them. The CDC states, “Integrated pest management (IPM) techniques are necessary to reduce the number of pests that threaten human health and property.” You should be in control, not those unwanted pests. Pest control is all about regaining that power and peace of mind. Classic Pest Control utilizes the integrated pest management mentioned and recommended by the CDC to help you control pests in your home. You can count on us to give you the peace of mind of knowing that you’re keeping your family safe.

Classic Pest Control is Here to Help

We’d love to discuss your specific situation in more detail and help you keep your home pest-free and safe for your family. Please contact us today for a free estimate! Call us toll free at (877) 844-2847 or simply fill in the request form on our Contact page. We look forward to helping you.